Womens Advocates Inc

Organization Overview

Womens Advocates Inc is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (L41) the organization is classified as: Homeless Shelters, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Womens Advocates Inc employed 53 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Womens Advocates Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Womens Advocates Inc generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUR MISSION IS TO WALK WITH OUR COMMUNITY TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SHELTER-BASED ADVOCACY SERVICESWHILE IN SHELTER, RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO START THEIR HEALING JOURNEY BY WORKING WITH OUR FAMILY & LEGAL ADVOCATES AND ATTENDING OUR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMMING. OUR CRISIS RESOURCE ADVOCATES HANDLE RESIDENT REQUESTS AT THE FRONT DESK 24/7 AND PROVIDE CRISIS LINE CALLERS WITH REFERRALS TO EMERGENCY SHELTER AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES, SAFETY PLANNING SERVICES, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. IN FY2021-2022, 512 PEOPLE RECEIVED OUR CRISIS INTERVENTIONS AND SHELTER REFERRAL SERVICES. REGULAR SUPPORT GROUPS HELP RESIDENTS COPE WITH THE TRAUMA OF THEIR PAST AND WORK TO BUILD POSITIVE FUTURES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS COUNSELOR TEACHES SELF-CARE AND MINDFULNESS TECHNIQUES THAT CENTER THE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT. OUR FAMILY & LEGAL ADVOCATES WORK WITH VICTIM/ SURVIVORS TO CREATE PERSONAL GOAL PLANS AND WORK WITHIN THE LEGAL SYSTEM TO WRITE ORDERS FOR PROTECTION AND NEGOTIATE LEASE TERMINATIONS.


SHELTER FOOD & FACILITIESFOR 48 YEARS, PROVIDING SAFE SHELTER FOR VICTIM-SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HAS BEEN AT THE HEART OF WOMEN'S ADVOCATES' MISSION. OUR SHELTER SPACE CONSISTS OF 15 BEDROOMS, 7 RESIDENT BATHROOMS, AND A COMMERCIAL KITCHEN WHERE THREE MEALS EACH DAY ARE PREPARED FOR OUR RESIDENTS SEEKING SHELTER AND SAFETY FROM ABUSIVE SITUATIONS. RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO LAUNDRY FACILITIES, A COMPUTER CENTER, A LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, AND SECURE CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND. OUR EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVED 157 INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING 97 ADULTS AND 60 CHILDREN WITH AN AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY OF 78 DAYS. OUR SHELTER PROVIDES A SECURE, SAFE HOME FOR OUR RESIDENTS AS THEY BEGIN THE HEALING PROCESS.


HOUSING STABILITY SERVICESOUR HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAM UTILIZES A BROAD ARRAY OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE FUNDING TO PROVIDE HOUSING NAVIGATION AND EVICTION PREVENTION SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF OUR SHELTER AND VICTIM-SURVIVORS IN THE COMMUNITY EXPERIENCING OR AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. OUR HOUSING STABILITY ADVOCATES WORK WITH PARTICIPANTS TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO HOUSING, NEGOTIATE WITH LANDLORDS TO FIND SAFE, STABLE RENTALS THAT PARTICIPANTS CAN AFFORD, AND PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EXPENSES FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS. OUR HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAM GREW DRAMATICALLY IN FY2021-2022. WE SERVED 133 INDIVIDUALS IN 61 HOUSEHOLDS A 17% INCREASE OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Estelle Brouwer
Executive Director
$119,977
Ellie O'brien
Director Of Finance
$66,671
Tanya Gladney
Chair
$0
Erica Lister
Chair Elect
$0
Matt Fisher
Treasurer
$0
Paige Kahle
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$50,000
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$77,124
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,969,351
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$749,402
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $29,626
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,845,877
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $77,192
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,604
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$23,641
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,897,854

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Womens Advocates Inc has recieved totaling $229,598.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Greater Twin Cities United Way

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: PROGRAM COSTS

$62,614
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Saint Paul, MN

PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES

$54,000
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$30,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$19,750
Mightycause Charitable Foundation

Marianna, FL

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$15,909
Alpha Chi Omega Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: PHILANTHROPIC GRANT

$13,421
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